Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Richardton Abbey, ND Climate
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- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 16.3"
- Annual precip
- 145d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Richardton Abbey
Richardton Abbey, North Dakota averages 43°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 16.3"
- annual precipitation · 33" snow
- 145 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
16.3"
Annual Snow
33.2"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.3"
Plus 33.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Richardton Abbey) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Richardton Abbey area.
How Richardton Abbey compares to every U.S. city
Richardton Abbey's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Richardton Abbey
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Richardton Abbey's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4" | 4.5" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 4.3" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 7.3" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 3.2" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4" | 0.8" | 3.5 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7" | 0.2" | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 2.6" | 12.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 4.9" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 5.4" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 4.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 4.3"
3.4 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 7.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 3.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
Snow: 0.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 2.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
5.7 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
Snow: 0.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 2.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 4.9"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 5.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
145 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,359
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
507
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Richardton Abbey's climate means for you
Richardton Abbey runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 145 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,359 heating and 507 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Richardton Abbey, ND
Based on station USC00327530 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Richardton Abbey, North Dakota averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Richardton Abbey should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.3 inches, with 33.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 145 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 8,359 heating degree days and 507 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Richardton Abbey scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Richardton Abbey, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Richardton Abbey, North Dakota is 43°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Richardton Abbey get? ▼
Richardton Abbey receives 16.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 33.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Richardton Abbey? ▼
Richardton Abbey has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Richardton Abbey? ▼
Richardton Abbey has approximately 145 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Richardton Abbey? ▼
Richardton Abbey has 8,359 heating degree days and 507 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Richardton Abbey climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00327530 near Richardton Abbey.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00327530. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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